Political Polarization Score in Ireland
Ireland: Political Polarization Score was -2.49 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Ireland, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ireland recorded -2.49 for political polarization score in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Ireland peaked at 2.19 in 1922 and was at its lowest, -3.81, in 1993.
That places Ireland 173rd out of 174 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.828 | -0.828 | -0.828 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.7267 | -0.828 | 0.185 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.2136 | -0.741 | 2.19 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.741 | -0.741 | -0.741 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.6148 | -0.742 | -0.53 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.9754 | -1.2 | -0.951 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.55 | -1.55 | -1.55 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.05 | -2.05 | -2.05 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.05 | -2.05 | -2.05 | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.57 | -3.81 | -2.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.72 | -3.81 | -3.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.13 | -3.36 | -2.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.49 | -2.49 | -2.49 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 170 Norway -2.11 compare
- 171 Turkmenistan -2.21 compare
- 172 Sao Tome and Principe -2.37 compare
- 174 Oman -2.97 compare
More reference data data for Ireland
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.31 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.6528 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.5528 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8957 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 130.04 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Ireland?
- Political polarization score in Ireland was -2.49 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 in 1922.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.81 in 1993.
- How does Ireland rank for political polarization score?
- Ireland ranks 173rd out of 174 regions with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Political Polarization Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which society is divided into hostile political camps, where political differences undermine social relationships and discourage interaction across ideological lines.